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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Overwhelming Or Overcoming? It Depends

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 23, 2008
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    Autobiographical account of memories of race relations. Christ gives us the power to overcome backgrounds that might overwhelm us.

    If you find yourself facing a monstrous evil, there are really only two choices: either to run or to fight. Either to run or to fight. Now most of us will try a third choice; we will try to ignore the problem. But that won’t work. That won’t work. Massive, monstrous evil demands a response: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking Across The Table Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 19, 2009
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    The 1st thing Andrew does after meeting Jesus is go get his brother. In fact, that’s what Andrew does this every time he turns around... he brings people to Jesus. But many Christians don’t do that. Why?

    OPEN: How many of you receive our Church Newsletter? Now, here is a test question… what is it called? (“The Logansport Link”) Right underneath that title is this phrase: “Linking Man to God through Jesus Christ” That is our goal as a church. And that is our objective as Christians: Linking the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Happens At The Table Does Not Stay At The Table

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 22, 2009
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    God’s grace is God-given, Spirit-driven, and entrusted to us.

    Title: What Happens at the Table Does Not Stay at the Table Text: Luke 24:44-56 Thesis: God’s grace is God-given, Spirit-driven, and entrusted to us. Introduction I’m sure you’ve seen the “What Happens Here” marketing campaign put out by the Las Vegas tourism people… This is one I can show in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah Who Gives Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 29, 2009
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    Jesus tells us that the secret in giving is the motivation of our heart.

    A Messiah Who Gives Text: Matthew 6:1-4 Introduction 1. Illustration: A mother wanted to teach her daughter a moral lesson. She gave the little girl a quarter and a dollar for church "Put whichever one you want in the collection plate and keep the other for yourself," she told the girl. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Good News And Good Deeds Make Good Sense Series

    Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 20, 2008
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    Jesus modeled and taught an evangelistic strategy of combining the Great Commandment with the Great Commission.

    In his book, Building a Contagious Church, Mark Mittleberg asks us to join him in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. As you walk up to the large arena, you see a mass of young people in line for a concert. The headline act is shock-rockeer Marilyn Manson (named after Marilyn Monroe and mass ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fugitive Planet Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007
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    Crisis and Choice, Pt. 3

    THE FUGITIVE PLANET (GEN 3:1-15) The mythical story of the Pandora’s Box tells of how Greek god Zeus’ plotted to ruin man, seal his fate and cause suffering on earth. Zeus created the beautiful Pandora, sent her to humans and gave her a mysterious chest or box, along with a warning not to open it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Doing It To Jesus

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 3, 2011
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    In one magnificent moment Jesus painted a lasting portait of greatness that demonstrated and mandated our attitude towards children.

    “Doing It to Jesus” Mark 9:33-37 Like a good carpenter Jesus never missed an opportunity to drive the nail home. He capitalized on making teachable moments out of the ordinary scenes of life. He majored in turning the values of society upside down. Can you picture the scene here in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Church Member

    Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Feb 23, 2013
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    This sermon discuss what it means to be a member of the Lord's church both locally and globally.

    The Way of A Church Member Introduction: Jerry is always quoting Scripture and preaching at work. He talks about the end times and return of Christ. He leads a small prayer group on Thursday AM and he is basically the Chaplin for the company. When people have questions about the bible people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Money Matters Simplified Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 12, 2011
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    A LIFE SIMPLIFIED GETS A HANDLE ON FINANCIAL AND MATERIAL WEALTH.

    Life Simplified Money Matters Simplified October 23, 2011 INTRODUCTION Good News and Bad News:  Recently American households have pared their debt (from $12.5 trillion to $11.6 trillion),  Most of that came from home foreclosures and defaults on credit cards.  89 percent ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Roll Call Of The Saints

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 5, 2013
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    Jesus, who has set the example for us, has finished the race and is at the right hand of the Father. We need to follow his example and that of the other heroes of the faith. These examples encourage us to finish the race.

    Roll Call of the Saints Hebrews 12:1-4 Rev. Mark A. Barber Introduction Today, the first Sunday of November, is the Sunday on the church calendar which is set apart to remember the faithful service of Christians over twenty centuries who have gone on to their eternal reward. All Saints Day is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Endure Hardship

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jul 10, 2014
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    The apostle Paul charges Timothy to endure hardship like a 1) Good Soldier 2) Striving Athlete & 3) Hard-working Farmer. And at the end of it all there will be a crown and a harvest if we do not give up.

    How to Endure Hardship 2 Timothy 2:3-6 Introduction: Ill. The story is told of a king in Africa who had a close friend with whom he grew up. The friend had a habit of looking at every situation that ever occurred in his life (positive or negative) and remarking, "This is good!" One day the king ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Persecution - What's A Christian To Do?

    Contributed by David Simpson on Aug 18, 2014
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    Persecution of Christians is occurring all around the world. Even in America, some Christians are being pressured and criticized. What is the Christian response to persecution?

    Sermon Lanier Christian Church August 17, 2014 David Simpson Persecution - What's a Christian to do? Matthew 5:38-45/1 Peter 4:12-19 Christians have made the news this past week...not for recognizing their noble service...but for suffering...for persecution. Christians in northern ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Guidelines For Christianity: Fruit Of Kindness

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 30, 2015
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    The Lord wants to make a difference in our world today through our acts of kindness.

    Mamie Adams always went to a certain branch post office in her town because the postal employees there were always friendly. One day, she went there to buy stamps and the lines were very long. Someone told her that there was no need to wait in line...because there was a stamp machine in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Friend Of The Hopeful Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 22, 2009
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    In fearful times, there are also signs of hope. Some turn everything into a sign of fear and conflict. Others can see hope if they allow others to succeed. The child Jesus is a sign of such hope.

    "The time of fear is over; now comes the time of hope." These words were spoken in the most unlikely of situations. A French novelist, Tristan Bernard, and his wife, were being put into prison by the Gestapo, after the Nazis had overrun France. They were being sent to a concentration camp; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Supper For Sinners Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Mar 26, 2010
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     | 5,278 views

    To show the Lord's love for sinners.

    A Supper for Sinners Text: Mark 2:13-17. Introduction: Have you ever been to some social function, perhaps a wedding reception or anniversary meal or something of that nature where all the guests don’t quite click? Many years ago I was officiating alongside another Pastor at a wedding in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist